How to find a Room in Japan: Japanese living 101

[@Chrzanof]

I've experienced Host family stay once in my life. I can totally recommend this option. It was one of my best moments in my life :)

[@Storiesbyniharika]

How'd you get into it

[@itissayu]

@@Storiesbyniharika you need to find a program

[@itissayu]

@@Storiesbyniharika you can go to google and search the best exchange programs

[@noemisteffen7804]

same for me 🥰

[@misspopicon]

How old were you? I'm gonna do a homestay as a 24 yo

[@shyryTsr2k]

That's quite fascinating, when I get up enough money and get a passport I'd like to buy a minka, a traditional Japanese home possibly in Nagasaki. I've always been fascinated by how Japanese people live, my close friend I went to school with is Japanese (well half) and her mother is full Japanese so going over to her house was real interesting since they have futons instead of beds and we sit on the floor to eat on a small table so it's like a mini Japan at her house here in the US.

[@YokiriSan]

Same, I don’t have a passport or permit yet cuz I don’t have say...”enough responsibility from my parents” who don’t trust me yet like having a car, or flying out to a different state or country and I’m like plz just let me go out and let me explore. Last time I first time flew was North Carolina to Colorado then Sacramento as my mom trying to find when my aunt was flying there to so I was forced to go but this time I won’t plus I need to go back to Cali to make big money there as I work with my uncle who owns a big furniture store in Ontario. And I do like traditional Japanese housing to like in Kyoto which will be my first place to head and also learn kendo and swords, also I’m willing to sacrifice everything I got, my family, my game systems which idk if I can bring it? Can I bring it? Then my passport but only if I became a Japanese citizen but not person and all the documentation and how to know where to apply for a permanent residency visa

[@jem_aroha]

Please make a video series about moving in japan especially for people who wanted to bring a pet along

[@catherinebond7474]

I'm closer to the last stage of life rather than the beginning. I daydream about retiring in Japan but I think it would be difficult.

[@jessicaxia4413]

I really wanted to live in Japan after high school for university and having a job. the big advantage for me is that my aunt is currently living there so that everything from bureaucracy or just accommodation would be slightly earlier for me

[@Eriolp]

I'll be moving in this month after the required quarantine time, so I was hoping it was less a list of different housing situations and more on how to actually find a room. I've already done my own exercise on it and danced the whole guarantor/key money/do not rent to foreigners tango, so I wanted a second opinion. Hopefully you cover that in another video soon, like Suumo or Chintai vs actual offices and the things to take into consideration during the pandemic.

[@internetboy774]

yes, i agree this would be super helpful. in the meantime, i recommend checking out subreddits like r/japanlife and r/movingtojapan. there are also several facebook groups you can join; either for general japan living or more specific regions and areas. there are tons of knowledgeable people out there eager to answer questions, so i’m sure you’ll find someone. hope this helps, and best of luck to you; stay safe!

[@krashme997]

Maybe take a look at oakhouse's website? That's probably what I'll be using when I move there.

[@Eriolp]

@@krashme997 Oakhouse is a bit notorious for being quite shabby, but yes, it's an option. I have a friend that worked in real estate for a few years, and his advice was to price match in offices with similar properties you can find in the sites I mentioned. In the meantime I will probably use minpaku until I can solidify a home, but thanks for the suggestions!

[@krashme997]

@@Eriolp May I ask in what way are they shabby? I mean, their price do seem slightly higher, but the no extra-cost (no 礼金 etc... except for contract money), no dealing with refusal only because you are a foreigner, and the easy move-in, move-out policy might seem pretty interesting for short term stays of up to a year. But I only discovered them recently, so I have only a handful of info. Minpaku look like you'd be coughing up quite a lot of money while searching for a new home.

[@kevinkarnes4067]

I'm in my 30's, but I think gaijin houses or share houses would be best to start. I've wanted to go to Japan for some time now. If I'm finally able, I think some kind of temporary housing is the way to go. And then decide on a permanent place later, depending on how things work out. ✌&❤

[@パト-k5k]

I am currently finishing up my Bachelor's in Education with certification to teach English either here or abroad. I would love to teach English in either Japan or Central America.

[@SamLov-mi9xo]

@9:14 Title card misspell "#3: Short Term Lental"

[@kiankou1]

In Japanese language there's no distinction between L & R. This KZbinr learned so much Japanese that she became to act as Japanese do?😅

[@sebass_9212]

@@kiankou1 Director is the one who edits the videos~

[@waynetipton1151]

Great information! Love to see new videos about living in Japan

[@neeshangsundram9814]

Ask Japanese is on a video roll recently and I love it XD

[@dallascruz4089]

I so glad you guys made a video on this I've been saving for a akiya house now I just have to wait until japan let's visitors back in

[@leviotten]

Tbh I clicked because Cathy looked so cute in the thumbnail :0

[@15751Chris]

Cathy Cat I am a butcher at the largest Grocery store in US, and have been interested in working in Japan, I also airbnb a large property that requires constant maintenance, which keeps me from being able to stay in Japan for too too long, but I want to make it work!!

[@JaimyW97]

A more detailed video on renting your own apartment would be really helpful

[@jfs5983]

Great topic. definitely want to know more about renting your own apartment/house in tokyo. what are the most cost effective areas near in terms of accessibility and quality of life etc... ps: mr duck feels so lonely :/

[@yero2547]

Wow that’s nice seeing you

[@stevierod123]

I think I'd definitely would want to try a Shared House to share experiences with people from all over and to get out of my comfort zone! Ideally I would stay there for atleast a month but for now I have to save up $$$ and make my dream a reality on day!!! 🥰😇🙏🙌💜

[@firzenion]

I really want to move to Japan in a few years, at first in a cheap apartment for about $800 a month for maybe a year or two then I want to find an Akiya house to buy and renovate!

[@user-ed1ce3nf6m]

Must visit japan/tokyo. Much love towards you cathy.

[@yuya7529]

I’d like to do the same things that Cathy cat has been doing in Tokyo. I live in Kyoto, so it might be good information for those who want to live in Kansai area. But I don’t wanna be an idea-stealer either😂

[@EbonieWilliams]

This is great. Can you add price ranges and length of stay, minimum and max, for these options?

[@ansine1777]

My sensei once told us a story about her staying in a host family. The biggest problem was Japanese stereotypes about Russians. According to sensei members of her host family, every day drank Vodka. Like: "Hey, you in Russia constantly drink vodka, don't you? Go and drink with us". *Attention! Shock content*, we don't drink so much alcohol, and drinking every day is not an option for most people. Tea is more preferable. So Japanese stereotypes of your country might be an issue.

[@Fierbaugh25]

I will be coming over as a JET so this was very helpful.

[@brad6546]

JET is still going even through corona?

[@Mwoods2272]

Jet will take care of the housing for you.

[@aerialsnack]

You poor soul. Best of luck.

[@malclara4223]

What about a video on how to buy real estate? An interview to an agent talking about the process of buying a house/apartment would be awesome

[@leonoraristic2944]

Hi Cathy!! Thanks for the info, it really helped me a lot to make a decision. I was just wondering if in order to move in the gaijin houses we need a guarantor? And where and how can we find one? What are the ususal requred documentation for the move-in? I would be very grateful if you could explain the details🙂😄😇

[@theboythatcrys5942]

Cathy thank you for this so when i move to japan i will be able to survive

[@jardc5]

I think i'd go for a shared house or gaijin house

[@uri-official7549]

The name of the video is soooo clickbait, should've been "different housing options in japan"

[@armchairdisaster905]

I would like to move to Japan when I retire, and train in iaido. What would I need to do in the way of a Visa ???

[@damienmonier4027]

Interested in student housing and gaijin house. What about "akiya" houses in the countryside?

[@campkira]

WITH COV19 it just don't worth the risk...

[@Mwoods2272]

student housing and gaijin houses are in the big cities.

[@alex_jpeg]

How is living in japan if you have a lot of funds and income already? Is there any special visas or the ability to rent whatever?

[@cleonwalker1041]

I work in the I.T. field and wanted to work and live in Japan for a year or two, I guess I need to find a job there first.

[@anarchymatt]

the temp agencies don't pay well but they will get you a visa. You need a college degree or like 10 years experience tho

[@catherinebutler4819]

What about actually buying a place in Japan? How feasible/easy is that for a foreigner?

[@moonlightfairy91]

I'm really interested in what you need in order to rent your own place since I'm hoping to relocate to Japan

[@anarchymatt]

there are rental companies like Oakhouse that have great english support

[@zabuza3663]

For student accommodation you said university and college separately so is there a difference between the two in Japan

[@07BTskink]

yes, university tends to be 4 years whereas junior college is only 2 years, for both you can start at 18. Apart from college of technology which you attend from 16-20

[@leonoraristic2944]

Hi Cathy!! Thanks for the info, it really helped me a lot to make a decision. I was just wondering if in order to move in the gaijin houses we need a guarantor? And what are the ususal requirements and needed documentation for moving in these houses?

[@jaquoiagriswa]

so am I right to understand that you would need a stable constant paid job to be able to rent an apartment for yourself or could you have a job that wouldn't pay a constant each month and it would just not make you as reliable.

[@ArvidOlson]

WhatvI want to know are how to purchase an appartement or house or something like a kyomachiya. Do you need to pay any monthly fees on kyomachiya or houses? How much lower are the monthly fees when purchasing an appartement as opposed to renting one?

[@baby8834]

Is there app or website to buy homes?

[@finnbertelsen1621]

Are foreigners able to retire in Japan ? How does the elderly get by after retirement ?

[@Mwoods2272]

Foreigners that have paid into the pension and worked in Japan for a long time can retire in Japan.

[@DermotKieran1]

I'm kinda surprised that there was no mention of buying an apartment or house.

[@nyleen]

That's something I'm interested in also. Oh well time to scour the internet!

[@DermotKieran1]

@@nyleen Japanese properties tend to be smaller than in western countries. This is specially true in Tokyo, so don't be too surprised by that. Also, it can be a bit tricky to find properties with more than 3 bedrooms.

[@_____J______]

Short time Lentals 😄😂🤣

[@CyberWanderer101]

I'm awheelchair user, 30 yr old, dropout of uni ( money and personal stuff ) currently an entrepreneur. Which is my best option and stuff like that?

[@katatsumuriya]

Hi Cathy! Thank you for the great content! I love this channel. Could you, please, tell me if there is a chance to rent apartments for 1-2 year without Zairyū kādo 在留カード? Actually, I'd very much appreciate if you will make a video on this bureaucratic process of renting a house or apartments. I think that you can explain even such boring things in exciting way. It will be very helpful!

[@ANGELICIOUS_]

Can you do video for us when you tell us japan things like Hello and then you say it japanese? like help to learn us japanese (did i spell japanese right?

[@cbauch]

I see mostly 2 yr. contracts. Are there places (regular apartments) that have shorter contracts like one year?

[@waynetipton1151]

Cathy, I have question regarding staying in Japan let’s say for a month. Is there any special process that I would need to do?

[@DanPantzig]

Whoa I'm real early! Hi Cathy Cat, you're pretty cool!

[@nadayahiaoui4355]

My choice will be a hosting family... I love to experience that

[@cthulha_north]

My friends want me to come back to japan but aomori is too cold :(

[@MarcosVinicius-hg4uz]

i want more details

[@MrDboydeluxe]

my goal was to retire in Japan, looks a no go for me, Cathy's no. 1 option, the total amount of net worth (available cash) is like 285,000USD to prove you got money enough to live in Japan. ugh...

[@MrDboydeluxe]

@マナンナンアナメ to obtain a long term visa to Japan, not the usual 90 day max stay, you need to deposit in yen cash equivalents near 300k in a Japan bank. People can have work visas but I’m talking retiring to Japan. (Called General visa exemption agreement for the wealthy)

[@Mwoods2272]

@@MrDboydeluxe The government needs to know you won't be a burden on their system, pay taxes and medical and that you have enough money to do it. So open a bank account and deposit the money. You will probably at first get a 1 or 3 year Visa and when you want to renew, they will want to see that you have maintained your finances before giving you another extension.

[@Froggability]

11:20 is that vending machine out in the open?? Only in Japan would it not get vandaled in minutes

[@soyosugawara2658]

she vlog is awesome i wanted to watched the youtube from soyo band that could be good .

[@AL-T]

Hi Cathy, can someone buy a house? Can you talk about price and not just in Tokyo? Thank you in advance.

[@Gabriele-kx7jc]

yes, if you have money, money, you can buy anything you want, this is a rule that applies all over the world

[@mirul7119]

I form malaysia 🎉

[@NakiriX1]

how many hairclips do you want? cathy: yes

[@LatteSuccubus]

"SHORT TERM LENTAL" X3

[@tvaan4538]

You get to boost your japanese language Me who has a few japanese language books and writing essays every 3-4 days I have won but at what cost?

[@jackburtjr5057]

9:15 "SHORT TERM LENTAL."

[@Froggability]

It's for "Comment bait"

[@sebastianrubio928]

I'd be willing to pay some more money to get more comfortable, though at the same time I would want some native interactions.

[@nanavee759]

How do you live in Japan? Do you have a work visa and apartment that you got on your own? :o

[@StarCannibal]

Thanks so much for the info as usual. Btw, you looked so damn cute today :)

[@baifernv9754]

Hiii Cathy!

[@rohanjoshi8420]

I love to watch your videos ❤️ The host is amezing I am fan of you capeCat 😍😍😍 and your dress code designer 👍👍👍. Love from India 🇮🇳 ❤️

[@mailboxxy]

I own my own house. No mortage. No payments.. My house is probably larger than 4 Japanese bedrooms lol.

[@linyenchin6773]

Where is the option to live underwater next to Godzilla?

[@FrdKal-Kal]

Cat why aren’t you interviewing Japanese locals anymore...I’ve seen other KZbin channels were interviewers are talking to Japanese locals and some aren’t even wearing masks. The Coronavirus isn’t that bad in Japan 🇯🇵 is it?

[@boomshakarlaka7237]

I would like to know if you dress Lolita style everyday or do you dress up for work only?

[@lais-lika]

“You beed to live by the RULES”... might want to fix that.

[@monoris2008]

実質的に外国人お断りの物件も多いから覚悟しといてね。 日本人オーナーにとって外国人はハイリスクと思われるから、入居審査の条件が厳しくなる。

[@xxwallzxx4509]

I would forever love you guys in Japan. No matter what. ❤

[@abiybattlespell8401]

the weebness in the transitions are adorable

[@ssbardock2322]

Me after this video :DATTEBAYO

[@beufmusic]

Yeah more this is important and fun!!!!.. Did someone tell you you look mega cute in that outfit..... Like Cathy-sama 😲

[@200gb3]

The rent of Osaka is much cheaper, and you don't need a car

[@jerryfriday8619]

I like your outfit very cute.

[@RobertoBaca]

No Tchaikovsky this time?

[@xox.v2l]

oml, I want to live in japan sooo bad ^^

[@escatofago]

My dream is to live in Japan, I would like to get a jpwaifu to work legally there or get sponsored to work in jp

[@escatofago]

Katty remembers me of Asuka :)

[@zer0tzer0]

You beed to live by the rules? I think you mean need.

[@AllMagnus]

when she speaking English she sounds so Norwegian.

[@Rasputin.Bogard]

or German....

[@linyenchin6773]

Itty bitty Germanic cutie 😘

[@muhammadrizky9782]

かわいい スタイル Cathy Cat Ｏ(≧∇≦)Ｏ

[@cheesse9yearsand]

step number 1 have money

[@HARSHCHAUHAN-kf8ty]

I thought the video is about "How to rent a place" but they suppose to be telling about types of housing.

[@krazzysu]

The sheer amount of spelling errors every time in every video they make is absurd!! Get yourselves together man!

[@uri-official7549]

More like "different houses in japan"

[@ka-sr1bz]

I think if you want your own house you have to be rich

[@nanavee759]

She’s multi lingual, I mean, can you speak 3+ languages? I think you should be courteous and realize her and her team are def smarter than the average...I honestly don’t believe you can be totally 100% flawless all the time when you speak so many languages

[@minsa1285]

I think I’m early? Wow never happened b4

[@linyenchin6773]

Gundam is the main appeal of Japan, not so much the Japanese people or culture...

[@patientzero697]

Financial stability huh? Hehehe

[@Rebe841]

:/.....

[@NinjaWolfess]

You are kawaii as heeeeccc

[@theshadowman1398]

Host family. Not in a million years.

[@jfs5983]

Great topic. definitely want to know more about renting your own apartment/house in tokyo. what are the most cost effective areas near in terms of accessibility and quality of life etc... ps: mr duck feels so lonely :/